Is this the future of consumption?
29 October, 2019Woolworths has launched a zero-waste platform that allows shoppers to receive common products, including juice and ice-cream, in branded re-usable containers.
Navigating the paperboard jungle of sustainable packaging
22 October, 2019 by Neil Goldman, Managing Director of ColpacFood producers are relying on food packaging suppliers for sustainable packaging materials, to meet Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets.
AIP hosts 'Save Food Packaging' session at AWRE
16 October, 2019The Australian Institute of Packaging will address the role of food packaging in minimising food waste at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo.
Dairy launches fully recyclable milk cartons
16 October, 2019Brownes Dairy will replace its existing milk cartons with a plant-based, fully recyclable alternative, with a protective layer made from sugar cane.
Packaging trends: paper, aluminium and even banana leaves
17 September, 2019Analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals that reductions in material usage and more sustainable, durable and lighter-weight packaging solutions are key drivers to support market development.
Aussie shoppers don't like wasting ugly fruit
10 September, 2019SAI Global revealed that 50% of Australian consumers want the overuse of plastic packaging and the discarding of imperfect produce in supermarkets to stop.
Tetra Pak distributes 500 billion FSC labelled packages
03 September, 2019Tetra Pak has now delivered over 500 billion packages bearing the FSC logo, contributing to their target to deliver all future packages with the FSC logo.
Consumers prefer no plastic packaging over recycled plastic
29 August, 2019Research from GlobalData indicates that consumers are opting to buy products with no plastic packaging over products with recycled or biodegradable plastic.
Bag it, pack it, wrap it: does packaging reduce food waste?
27 August, 2019New research from RMIT and Empauer reveals that packaging can reduce food waste, mitigating the $20 billion of fresh produce wasted in Australia every year.
Using more recycled plastic at Coca-Cola Oceania and Amatil NZ
02 August, 2019Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Amatil NZ are helping to address the growing packaging problem by increasing the use of recycled plastic in their drink bottles.
100% recycled bottle for fizzy drinks
11 July, 2019Coca-Cola Amatil has created what is claimed to be Australia's first carbonated soft drink bottle made from 100% recycled plastic.
Food industry urged to commit to a better future
30 May, 2019International project delivery company Wiley is challenging the food and agriculture industry to become more eco-friendly with The Better Future Video.
Young Aussies want sustainable packaging
27 May, 2019Mintel found 32% of urban Australians prefer products that are sold in eco-friendly packaging and 34% prefer to buy products that are produced using sustainable sourcing methods.
Packaging Forum backs NZ recycling plan
14 May, 2019The Packaging Forum has welcomed Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage's plans to improve plastic recycling efforts and reduce waste in New Zealand.
Coca-Cola increases its recycled packaging
17 April, 2019Coca-Cola has announced 70% of its plastic bottles manufactured in Australia will be made from recycled plastic by the end of this year.
